ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (ACA Clause Samples
The Associate Contractor Agreement (ACA) is a contractual provision that establishes the terms and conditions under which one contractor collaborates with another on a project. Typically, this clause outlines the responsibilities, communication protocols, and coordination requirements between the primary contractor and any associate or subcontracted parties. For example, it may specify how information is shared, how work is divided, and how disputes are resolved among contractors working on the same site. The core function of the ACA clause is to ensure smooth cooperation and minimize conflicts between multiple contractors, thereby promoting efficient project delivery and reducing the risk of misunderstandings or delays.
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ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (ACA. It is recognized that success of the Program depends in part upon the open exchange of information between the various Associate Contractors involved in the effort. This Article is intended to insure that there will be appropriate coordination and integration of work by the Associate Contractors to achieve complete compatibility and to prevent unnecessary duplication of effort. By executing this Agreement, the Performer assumes the responsibilities of an Associate Contractor. For the purpose of this Article, the term Contractor includes subsidiaries, affiliates, and organizations under the control of the Contractor (e.g. subcontractors). Work under this contract may involve access to proprietary or confidential data from an Associate Contractor. To the extent that such data is received by the Contractor from any Associate Contractor for the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor hereby agrees that any proprietary information received shall remain the property of the Associate Contractor and shall be used solely for the purpose of the Program. Only that information which is received from another contractor in writing and which is clearly identified as proprietary or confidential shall be protected in accordance with this Article. The obligation to retain such information in confidence will be satisfied if the Contractor receiving such information utilizes the same controls as it employs to avoid disclosure, publication, or dissemination of its own proprietary information. The receiving Contractor agrees to hold such information in confidence as provided herein so long as such information is of a proprietary/confidential or limited rights nature. The Contractor hereby agrees to closely cooperate as an Associate Contractor with the other Associate Contractors on this research effort. This involves as a minimum: Maintenance of a close liaison and working relationship; Maintenance of a free and open information network with all Government-identified Associate Contractors; Delineation of detailed interface responsibilities; Entering into a written agreement with the other Associate Contractors setting forth the substance and procedures relating to the foregoing, and promptly providing the Agreements Officer/Procuring Contracting Officer with a copy of same; and, Receipt of proprietary information from the Associate Contractor and transmittal of Contractor proprietary information to the Associate Contractors subject to any applicable proprietary informatio...
ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (ACA. (a) Given the unique role of this contract for supporting all other entities at KSC, the Contractor shall engage in cooperative relationships that facilitate effective management of overall Center operations. The Contractor shall establish ACAs as required for coordination and exchange of information with other contractors during the ISC contract period of performance. The information to be exchanged shall be that required by the other contractors in the execution of their respective contract requirements. The Contractor shall pursue and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ cooperative efforts and goodwill in a manner that will benefit KSC with increased safety, efficiency, and productivity.
(b) The Contractor shall negotiate formal guidelines with the other contractors to address coordination, cooperation, and communication. The Contractor shall establish the means for the exchange of such data and communications as needed in order to keep other project elements fully informed, and minimize Government involvement.
(c) The effectiveness of this joint cooperation will be evaluated as part of the contract award- fee process, as defined in the identified in Section J, Attachment J-8, Award Fee Evaluation Plan of this contract. Successful performance of the Contractor will be determined by the Government’s assessment of the overall and combined performance of the requirements of the other contractors.
ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (ACA. A. The success of KSC is dependent on the efforts of multiple contractors. The MESC Contractor is a key participant. The other contracts of the key participating “associate” contractors are: Information Management and Communication Support (IMCS) contract Contract Number TBD – not yet awarded Grounds Contract Contract Number TBD – not yet awarded Mail Services Contract Contract Number TBD – not yet awarded Custodial Contract Contract Number TBD – not yet awarded ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Institutional Support Services (KISS) Contract Contract Number TBD – not yet awarded Institutional Support Contract (ISC) Contract Number TBD – not yet awarded NASA Protective Services Contract (NPSC) Contract Number TBD – not yet awarded Check-out and Payload Processing Services (▇▇▇▇▇) contract NAS10-02007 Space Program Operations Contract (SPOC) NNJ06VA01C University-Affiliated Spaceport Technology Development Contract (USTDC) NAS10-03006 Expandable Launch Vehicle Integrated Services (ELVIS) NAS10-02026 Life Science Support Contract (LSSC) NAS10-02001 Under the aforementioned contracts, the contractors will provide the necessary technical and operational processes and services required to support KSC.
B. In order to achieve the efficient and effective mission support required of KSC, the Contractor shall establish ACAs for coordination and exchange of information with associate contractor or their successors, during the MESC contract period of performance. The information to be exchanged shall be that required by the associate contractors in the execution of their respective contract requirements. The Contractor shall pursue and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ cooperative efforts and goodwill in a manner that will benefit KSC with increased safety, efficiency, and productivity.
C. Given the unique role of this contract for supporting all other entities at KSC, the Contractor shall engage in cooperative relationships that facilitate effective management of overall Center operations. This joint cooperation will be evaluated as part of the contract award-fee process, as defined in the identified in Section J, Attachment J-10, Award Fee Evaluation Plan of this contract. Successful performance of the Contractor will be determined by the Government’s assessment of the overall and combined performance of the requirements of the associate contractors.
D. The Contractor shall negotiate formal guidelines with the associate contractors to address coordination, cooperation, and communication. The Contractor shall establish ...